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France's Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft

Laurence des Cars has faced intense criticism since burglars made off in October with jewels worth an estimated $102 million that are still missi

Third long march in Maharashtra highlights forest rights act lapses

Meanwhile, the State government has called for a meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) to discuss the issues raised by the

CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action

The CIA is offering help to potential informants in Iran as President Donald Trump mulls possible military action

Face Exams With Confidence, Minister Tells Students

He advised against last-minute cramming, stressing the importance of revision and composure

Students, Oppn Seek White Paper On Fee Dues

BC Welfare Association national president Jajula Srinivas Goud said the government must disclose how much was spent on welfare schemes and how mu

HC Tells Police To Vet Application For Nishan Yatra

HC told Waqf Board not paying counsel

10 Lakh Compensation To Each Of Three Families

The beneficiaries were the families of Seshagiri Rao of Chowdeeswar Nagar, Tadi Ramani and Tadi Krishnaveni. Rajamahendravaram Urban MLA Adireddy

Teenage Girl Dies After Fever Injection At Private Hospital In Renigunta

The deceased was identified as Pavithra, a native of Gyarampalli village in Annamayya district.

Three Booked in Kalaburagi After Video of Weapon Display at Wedding Goes Viral

All three accused Sanjay, Rajavardhan and Tushar have been arrested in connection with the case.

2.5 Acres of Madhu Park Ridge in Musi Buffer Zone: Officials

Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhis great-grandson, in a statement on his X handle, urged the Telangana government to stop the task of land acquisitio

FSSAI Flags Ethylene Glycol Leakage as Cause of Milk Contamination in East Godavari

They observed that ethylene glycol had leaked into milk containers inside the refrigerator.

HC Warns of Contempt Against CS Over Transfer Issue

The Bench indicated that it was inclined to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Chief Secretary for non-compliance.

Nizam VII Family Renews Holiday Demand

He recalled that when Nizam VII passed away in 1967, lakhs of people flooded the streets of Hyderabad in one of the largest, most peaceful funera

Driver Involved in ATM Robbery in Gachibowli Held

Police recovered cash worth Rs 34.9 lakh from the accuseds possession

Word of the day: Lickspittle

Lickspittle is an old English word that means a person who flatters powerful people too much. It describes someone who always agrees just to gain

South Korean Delegation Explores Amaravatis Growth Vision

As part of the visit, the South Korean team inspected the Seed Access Road, trunk infrastructure works and major construction sites within the Go

Telangana to Unveil Ease of Doing Business 2.0

To ensure balanced progress across urban and rural regions, the government is pursuing a three-pronged CURE, PURE, and RARE strategy.

Tributes Paid to Eashwari Bai on 35th Death Anniversary; J.B. Raju Receives Memorial Award

The commemoration began in the morning with garlanding at Eashwari Bais statue in West Marredpally, Secunderabad.

Bombay High Court reserves order on Rahul Gandhi's plea to quash defamation case

The complaint, filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Mahesh Shrishrimal, pertains to Mr. Gandhis reference to the Prime Minister as Choro

An Israel visit its strategic, economic, regional impact

The Prime Ministers visit will help deepen engagement with Tel Aviv, going far beyond routine diplomacy

Quote of the Day by Anthony Quinn: 'A big talent steals, a small talent borrows. I steal.'Inspiring quotes by the famous actor

Anthony Quinn's bold declaration, A big talent steals, a small talent borrows. I steal, challenges notions of artistic originality. His life and

Indias trade strategy in a multipolar world

Free trade agreements and trade reforms are key to propelling Indias exports and global presence

Band aid: On the Supreme Court and the Special Intensive Revision process

The constitutionality of the flawed SIR process must be decided quickly

'What about your sexual relationship with Epstein?': Dem lawmakers grill Wexner in House deposition

Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantism

The Courts failure to uphold its directives on cow vigilantism is shocking

AIADMK Releases 3rd Phase Of Manifesto

Unveiling the third phase of the party manifesto for the Assembly elections on the occasion of the celebrations of the birth anniversary of J Jay

Tim Cook warned by CIA that China could move on Taiwan by 2027, report says

Tim Cook CIA briefing China Taiwan 2027 threat: Apple CEO received a classified CIA briefing in July 2023, warning of a potential Chinese move on

ET Graphics: Sitharaman launches infra asset recycling program National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, aiming for over Rs 16.7 lakh crore in receipts by 2029-3

Water Tankers Used To Quench Thirst Of Wild Animals In MTR Region

The frost in the preceding winter months, lack of rain and the continuing hot weather over the past three months damaged the jungle canopy, espec

Murder suspect tracked down hours after woman was found dead

LDF suspects hidden agenda in Budget to hand over Corporations assets to private players

Apollo Speciality Hospitals perform zoom-assisted endoscopic procedure on 80-year-old woman

The woman underwent successful removal of a 15-cm laterally spreading adenoma in the sigmoid colon through a minimally invasive endoscopic proced

Clash in Attapur, 3 Cases To Be Booked

The group then thrashed the truck driver and his two-wheeler assistants for transporting cattle

Rajasthan prohibits felling of khejri trees after 11-day protests

Protest at AI summit: Four more Youth Congress members arrested

A total of eight Youth Congress members of the Congresss youth wing have been arrested for their shirts off protest over the India-U.S. trade dea

Centres anti-Naxal push:Odisha Police officers recall their ordeal in Malkangiri forests

TVK cadre, crane operator arrested for using crane to garland Vijay during Vellore visit

Salary accounts for Central govt. employees will improve saving accounts: Finance Ministry

ED grills two in alleged investor fund fraud case

Three arrested for robbing Tahsildar using dating app

Jammu courts lead in pendency among districts with nearly 78,000 cases, 3.89 lakh pending statewide

Jammu, Feb 24: Subordinate courts across Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a pendency of 3,89,210 cases till January-end, with criminal matter

India is conducting exercise for mapping import reliance

India is undertaking a significant exercise to identify gaps in its manufacturing sector. The government is mapping commonly procured goods to un

1085 doctor posts vacant, 480 posts referred to JKPSC

Jammu, Feb 24: More than 1,000 posts of doctors are currently vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, according to figures shared by the Health and Medi

30 years, zero lost bags: How a Japanese airport achieved the impossible

Kansai International Airport has gone 30 years without a lost baggage incident, earning the Worlds Best Airport for Baggage Delivery award multip

Stalin to launch CCTNS 2.0, digital fingerprint collection system on February 26

152 dead, nearly 21 000 structures damaged in 2025, rain fury in J K

Jammu, Feb 24: The rain fury in Jammu and Kashmir last year claimed 152 lives, injured 179 people, damaged nearly 21,000 structures mostly resid

Northern Army Commander visits Kishtwar, commends troops after 3 JeM terrorists killed

Jammu, Feb 24: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited Jammu and Kashmir following the elimination of three terrorists o

Kalyani Group firms settle with SEBI over alleged misuse, diversion of funds

Bhumana fumes at Naidu over Christian tag, calls it unacceptable

Hyderabad police issue public advisory on cyber fraud prevention and reporting

Pema Khandu, Conrad K Sangma seek swift action over racial abuse

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse of three women in South Delhi, urging swift and stri

Quote of the day by Audrey Hepburn: The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.

Audrey Hepburns quote talks about enjoying life and staying happy. It says happiness matters more than success, money, or fame. The message is si

Government allows export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat

The government has permitted the export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, according to a commerce ministry notification. While the overall export polic

Over 5.63 Cr liquor bottles sold in J&K up to Jan 2026

Jammu, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the sale of over 5.63 crore bottles of liquor during the current financial year up to January 2026,

Police attach land of Pak-Based Terror Handler in Kathua

Jammu, Feb 24: Police on Tuesday attached a plot of land belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Swar Din alias Swaru in Kathua district, an o

Idol damaged at Chandrayangutta temple

Cash shortage hits Bengaluru banks amid election buzz

Bengaluru banks face a severe cash crunch as withdrawals outpace deposits, forcing currency chests to borrow from peers. Businesses, especially i

Russia opens criminal investigation against Telegram app founder Pavel Durov

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, said he is facing a Russian criminal investigation on charges of aiding terrorism.

U.S. to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time

Tens of thousands of American-Israelis in West Bank

Seva Teerth is for service, not power show: Union Cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for swift reforms. Ministers are tasked with creating clear plans to improve ease of living and doing bus

120 websites of J&K Govt temporarily disabled in 202526

Jammu Tawi, Feb 24:As many as 120 official websites of the Jammu & Kashmir Government were temporarily disabled during the ongoing financial year

Standard Chartered India posts 15% rise in profit before tax in 2025

Standard Chartered's India operations saw a 15% rise in profit before tax to $542 million in 2025, driven by lower expenses and provisions, despi

Dont ignore MEA advisory, return: Omar asks students

Srinagar, Feb 24:Calling upon Kashmiri students and workers in Iran to take a serious note of the advisory issued by the Ministry of External Aff

Savannah Guthrie breaks down, offers $1 Million reward for missing mother Nancy Guthriehere's what she said

Savannah Guthrie is pleading for answers regarding her mother Nancy Guthrie's abduction. The Today show anchor announced a $1 million reward for

Security beefed up ahead of Vice-Prezs Kashmir visit

Srinagar, Feb 24:Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across Srinagar ahead of Vice President C P Radhakrishnans maiden visit t

'Ukraine loan will happen one way or another...': EU Chief von der Leyen vows new 90B for Kyiv

New era for aviation in J&K

Cabinet approves Rs 1,677 Cr Civil Enclave Project at Srinagar International Airport Jammu Tawi, Feb 24: In a major fillip to the aviation secto

ECI, SECs agree to sync local bodies, Lok Sabha, state poll laws

The Election Commission has passed a 'National Declaration' to collaborate with State Election Commissions, aiming to align laws for local body p

Body of newborn found in backwaters in Kochi

Serious patients suffering as only MRI Machine defunct at GMC-Jammu since Jan

Market rates too high for patients Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 24: The entire Jammu region is faced with a serious health issue as the lone

Iran FM says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of U.S. talks

We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests, said Mr. Araghc

Ajit Pawar Crash Fallout: DGCA Grounds Four Learjets of VSR Ventures After Audit

Following the crash of the Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) carrying Ajit Pawar, the DGCA had ordered a special safety audit of VSR Ventures.

Coal exchange rollout should be in phases: Coal India Limited

Coal India envisions a phased National Coal Exchange. This new platform will shift from auctions to electronic trading. Market reforms will be ca

Lokesh Promises to Strengthen Junior Colleges, Fill Up Vacant Posts

Nara Lokesh said the government was adopting an integrated approach for sanction of a government school or a college.

BJP Will Fail in GHMC With its Communal Politics: Bhongir MP

In a media statement on Tuesday, Congress MP said Sanjay had rallied party corporators from Karimnagar for Hyderabad. Sanjay was trying to influe

DC Edit | Rajaji: A Forgotten Hero Honoured

Starting his political career in 1911 as a member of the Salem municipality, he became a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and joined the Independence m

Health Minister Counters Harish on Warangal Hospital Claims

Raajnarsimha alleged that the previous BRS government issued orders without ensuring infrastructure, faculty and staff, which affected the public

Centre approves proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam

The Union Cabinet has approved the renaming of Kerala to Keralam. This constitutional step follows a request from the Kerala government. Prime Mi

Bandi Slams CM Over GHMC Split; Vows to Expose Cong-MIM Nexus

Sanjay criticised the Congress government for failing to deliver on its Six Guarantees despite 18 Cabinet meetings.

ACB Raids Peddapalli Agri Office, Nabs TGSPDCL AO Taking Bribe

Officials took serious note of how the MAO hired a private person to perform official duties without permission of superior officers

Supreme Court ruling didnt erase Trump tariffs families still face a $400 yearly hit

The Donald Trump tariffs were partly blocked by the Supreme Court, but not fully removed. Many tariffs are still active, so prices remain higher.

Zelensky says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

Moscow has admitted it has not achieved all its objectives in Ukraine, more than four years after launching its full-scale invasion. The initial

UP receives Rs 1 lakh crore investment proposals, signs Rs 60,000-cr MoUs during Singapore visit: CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has secured investment proposals totaling Rs 1 lakh crore during his Singapore visit. MoUs worth Rs

Southern Railway to pay kilometre allowance after unions protest

Withholding the allowance could have led to disruptions in train services, says SRMU

A.P. legislators kick off sports meet with friendly competitions in Vijayawada

City police achieve `zero cultivation ganja

Inside the mounting problems on USS Gerald R. Ford, from sewage failures to crew frustrationhere's what we know

Sailors on the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier face severe toilet clogs and sewage failures. This is causing significant distress and anger amon

Govt approves MSP procurement of gram, mustard, lentils for Rabi 2026 season

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced approval of gram, mustard and lentil procurement under the Price Support Scheme for Rabi 202

Mazumdar-Shaw calls for biotech sovereignty in India

Stand firmly with 'babbar sher' comrades: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leaders have condemned the arrest of Indian Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib. The arrest followed a protest by IYC acti